GRE Word List
PENDULOUS
poised without visible support
The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| ignite | to set afire |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |